Parklands Golf Club

Sunday 19th Will now be Winter League

Commencing Sunday the 5th January 2020 The Winter League competitions will re-start on a turn-up and play basis. First tee will be vary to adapt to light conditions and safe play. Format :- Stableford

The scheduled pairs competition has been cancelled due to a lack of entries. A sweep will be held on a turn-up enter and play basis instead. Winter handicaps are in use.

Our first combined Men’s Section AGM and Prize Presentation was held at the club yesterday evening. At the AGM we had annual reports from the Chairman Kenny Shepherd, the Captain Terry Cooper and the Treasurer Graham Brown. Terry Cooper received his Past Captain’s tie and Graham Brown his Captain’s tie. Graham announced his Vice-Captain for 2020 as John Smiles. For the election of Officials, Ian McPhillips was confirmed in the post and George Sampson was elected to the Committee for a period of 3 years. Kenny appealed to any member who may like to be seconded onto the Committee for a trial period to approach him or any other Committee member.

The AGM was followed by refreshments and snacks before the Annual Presentation commenced. A selection of photographs of the prizewinners follows :-

With 70 members and partners sitting down to dine on a 3-course meal last night, Parklands was filled to capacity. The Vets annual dinner and presentation night was well attended and well organised, and Lynn and the staff worked hard all day to prepare and serve a traditional Christmas fare. The trophy presentation was well attended with most of the winners collecting their trophies on the night. A generous amount of donations ensured a wide distribution of raffle prizes. Thanks to all who helped to make the occasion go so well.

Will be held in the Clubhouse on Friday 29th November commencing at 7:00p.m.

All members are invited to attend, prize winners unable to attend should notify the Men’s Secretary as early as possible.

See notice on Men’s Notice board for details of A.G.M. and nomination sheet

The third round of the men’s eclectic re-arranged for Sunday the 10th November is postponed due to the wet condition of the course. Weather permitting the course to be open, a sweep will be played on a turn up and play basis, first tee 7:30a.m. Add your name to the entry sheet put fee in an envelope and post through admin office door before teeing off.

As a result of Sunday’s course closure (Sunday 3^rd November), the Eclectic and Winter League Round 3 will now be played next Sunday 10th November. (If it ever stops raining!!!!!)

The initial start sheet published for this competition will be utilised for the new date.

Players who requested a late entry for Sunday the 3rd should add their names to new late entry/cancellation sheet.

Entrants unable to play on the new date are requested to cancel before Friday 8th when the start sheet will be updated to accommodate any changes.

The starter will be Bryan Malone.

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barrie Guy who was a proud Parklands member for many years. Barrie passed away peacefully in his sleep yesterday evening. Barrie was Club Captain in 2001 and served on the Men’s Committee as the Handicap Secretary for many years. He made a lasting impression with many of us as a gentle giant and a family man. He exuded a genuine warmth with his approachable demeanour.

The funeral will be held on Friday 15th November at 10.30 am at the West Road Crematorium. All welcome to join the family at the Coxlodge and Gosforth Social Club, Jubilee Road, Gosforth.